10k Victorian Earrings
Antique 1890s Unknown Late Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century American Etruscan Revival Drop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Antique 1880s American Victorian Drop Earrings
10k Gold
20th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Coral, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Asian Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Drop Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Drop Earrings
10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 1900s Turkish Victorian Lever-Back Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Pearl, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Antique 1850s Victorian Dangle Earrings
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Pearl, Rock Crystal, Gold, 10k Gold, Silver
Antique 1870s Drop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Tanzanite, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Ster...
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Unknown Victorian Stud Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century French Georgian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Stud Earrings
Opal, Emerald, 10k Gold, Sterling Silver
Antique 1880s Dangle Earrings
Antique 1880s Dangle Earrings
Antique 1870s Dangle Earrings
Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Dangle Earrings
Garnet, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1850s Dangle Earrings
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Drop Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Antique 1850s Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Diamond
Antique 19th Century Georgian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, Enamel, 10k Gold, Silver
Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Star Sapphire, 10k Gold, Gold
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces
Garnet, 10k Gold, Gold-filled, Silver
Antique Early 1900s Victorian Brooches
Onyx, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Brooches
10k Gold
Antique 1890s American Victorian Cufflinks
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold
Antique 1870s European Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 10k Gold
Antique 1850s Victorian More Jewelry
Diamond
Antique Early 1900s Russian More Jewelry
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, 24k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Victorian Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Dangle Earrings
Citrine, 10k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Early Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold
Vintage 1970s Italian Early Victorian Chandelier Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 10k Gold
Antique 1880s Victorian Solitaire Rings
Moonstone, 10k Gold
20th Century American Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum, Silver
Late 20th Century Unknown Victorian Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, 10k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Turquoise, 10k Gold
Late 20th Century American Victorian Clip-on Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 18th Century Italian Victorian Drop Earrings
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Victorian Drop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1860s Unknown Victorian Drop Earrings
Garnet, 10k Gold
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Dangle Earrings
Garnet, Turquoise, 10k Gold, Silver
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A Close Look at victorian Jewelry
The reign of Queen Victoria encapsulates a quickly evolving period of history — and jewelry styles were no exception. No single period has seen such a diverse group of jewelry attributed to it than the Victorian era. Today, there is a vast collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry and watches on 1stDibs.
Victorian jewelry is named after Queen Victoria, whose reign lasted from 1837 to 1901, making her the second longest-ruling monarch. (She was surpassed by Queen Elizabeth II in 2015.) During this time, different styles of fashion and jewelry came and went. Thanks to our fascination with royalty and swoon-worthy melodramas like Netflix’s The Crown — which is rife with evocative fashion, jewelry and interiors — and the 2017 feature film Victoria & Abdul, we are all familiar with her story. After the death of Victoria’s father and three childless uncles, she ascended to the throne at age 18. In 1840, Queen Victoria married the love of her life, her first cousin Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
Queen Victoria loved serpentine jewels, and she had even more power to shape trends than Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle do today. The British monarch’s best-known piece in this mold is the gold coiled-snake engagement ring she received from Prince Albert — the sinuous reptile was considered a symbol of everlasting love.
The Queen's 63-year reign has been divided by historians into the Romantic period, the early happy years, circa 1837–60; the Grand period, marked by the deaths of the Queen’s mother and husband, circa 1860–80; and the late Victorian or Aesthetic period, which lasted from about 1880 until 1901 and ushered in the Belle Époque. Queen Victoria wore her heart on her sleeve, and her fashion and jewelry reflected her emotions.
Romantic period jewelry, which featured common decorative motifs and was embellished with seed pearls, coral and turquoise, was a celebration of the young monarch’s love. Everything changed with the death of Prince Albert, and the Grand period is most often associated with mourning jewelry. Jewelry was smaller, lighter and more dainty during the late Victorian period. During this era, diamonds came into fashion, and semiprecious gems such as amethysts and opals became prevalent, too. Using gemstones for their natural beauty and not their worth was something that jewelers of the era felt passionate about, and this ideology would really become relevant in Art Nouveau jewelry.
Find a collection of authentic antique Victorian jewelry — from rings, necklaces and brooches to a range of other accessories — on 1stDibs.
Finding the Right earrings for You
In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.
Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.
Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef & Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.
While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.
- Is 10k gold good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, 10k gold is good. Its strongest selling point is its durability. Because it consists primarily of alloy metals, 10-karat gold is highly resistant to wear and tear. However, its value is less than alloys that contain more pure gold, like 14-karat and 18-karat varieties. Its color also typically isn't as rich as alternatives that feature more pure gold. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of gold jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between 10K and 14K gold is how much of the metal's content is pure gold versus alloy metal. 14K gold is 58.3% pure gold and 41.7% alloy, while 10K gold is 41.7% pure gold and 58.3% alloy. Due to the increased amount of alloy metal, 10K gold tends to be stronger than 14K. On the other hand, the increased gold content of 14K gives the metal a richer color and a generally higher value. Explore a large collection of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
- What does 14K earrings mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The term "14K earrings" means a pair of earrings that feature 14-karat white, yellow or rose gold. To be labeled 14-karat, a gold alloy must consist of 14 parts gold and 10 parts base metal. This means that 58.3% of the alloy is gold, and 41.7% consists of other metals. Find a wide range of gold earrings on 1stDibs.
- Is 14K gold good for earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023Yes, 14k gold can be good for earrings. The precious metal is rich in color, making it an appealing choice for jewelry. It is also durable and reasonably priced compared to 18-karat gold. The biggest downside to 14-karat gold earrings is that they contain a larger percentage of base metals than 18-karat and may be more likely to cause sensitivity reactions in some people as a result. Explore a large selection of gold earrings on 1stDibs.
- Are 14K gold earrings good?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Yes, 14-karat gold earrings can be good. One of the biggest benefits of 14-karat gold is that the base metal content provides added strength, helping earrings resist scratching and damage. The downside to 14-karat gold is that its color often isn't as rich as purer alloys like 18- and 22-karat gold. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of gold earrings.
- Is 18K gold good for earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
- Is 14K gold okay for earrings?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Yes, 14K gold is okay for earrings. In fact, many people opt for earrings crafted out of 14-karat gold. This type of gold is 53.8% pure gold and 41.7% alloy. The high content of base metals makes 14-karat gold strong enough to resist scratches, so earrings made from the precious metal can hold up to the effects of daily wear. Shop a diverse assortment of 14-karat gold earrings on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.